Al McCoy - Revision history

Sid schneck at 20:11, 13 January 2026

2026-01-13T20:11:45Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:11, 13 January 2026
Line 11:		Line 11:
	1908: Unknown, W ko 2.		1908: Unknown, W ko 2.
	1909: Dave Seide, W ko 6; Willie Scott, ND 4; Mickey Flynn, ND 6.		1909: Dave Seide, W ko 6; Willie Scott, ND 4; Mickey Flynn, ND 6.
	1910: Tommy Riley, ND 6; ~~Arthur Cote, ND 6.~~		1910: Tommy Riley, ND 6;
	1911: Jack Ryan, W ko 3; Eddie Hamburg, W ko 2; Billy Shea, ND 12; Billy O'Brien, ND 6; Jack Langdon, ND 12; George Niedoff, ND 6; Spike O'Neil, ND 6.		1911: Jack Ryan, W ko 3; Eddie Hamburg, W ko 2; Billy Shea, ND 12; Billy O'Brien, ND 6; Jack Langdon, ND 12; George Niedoff, ND 6; Spike O'Neil, ND 6.
	1912: Dick Grant, W ko 3; Jack Beekman, W ko 2; Sailor Maher, W ko 3.		1912: Dick Grant, W ko 3; Jack Beekman, W ko 2; Sailor Maher, W ko 3.

Beast of bourbon at 08:17, 15 March 2012

2012-03-15T08:17:17Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 08:17, 15 March 2012
Line 19:		Line 19:

	== Factoids ==		== Factoids ==
	* ~~McCoy~~ was the brother of Los Angeles matchmaker [[Babe McCoy]]. (Their mother was Anna Rudolph, who died in Los Angeles Jan. 21, 1951, at age 86. Ja. 22 ''New York Times'')		* He was the brother of Los Angeles matchmaker [[Babe McCoy]]. (Their mother was Anna Rudolph, who died in Los Angeles Jan. 21, 1951, at age 86. Ja. 22 ''New York Times'')
	* The 24 April 1914 ''Tacoma Daily News'' reported that McCoy had started boxing at age 14 and that his record was 174 bouts so far.		* The 24 April 1914 ''Tacoma Daily News'' reported that McCoy had started boxing at age 14 and that his record was 174 bouts so far.
	* He was born in Woodbine, NJ, the second of nine kids.		* He was born in Woodbine, NJ, the second of nine kids.

Beast of bourbon at 08:16, 15 March 2012

2012-03-15T08:16:42Z

Fasan at 03:27, 13 February 2011

2011-02-13T03:27:23Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:27, 13 February 2011
Line 1:		Line 1:
	[[file:McCoy.Al.jpg\|left\|250px\|Al McCoy]]		[[file:McCoy.Al.jpg\|left\|250px\|Al McCoy]]
	<boxer>010530</boxer>		<boxer>010530</boxer>
			[[:Image:Al McCoy.4568.jpg\|Photo #2]]
	<br clear=all>		<br clear=all>
	'''Al McCoy''' had many managers during his boxing career, including A.I. Rudolph. T. Brennan, Jack Daugherty (until 1914, Dan Morgan (1914-18), and Leo Flynn (1919). Morgan, who was McCoy's manager during his best years, was well known to often call in to the wire services and give false results of fights in which his men appeared. Of course his aim was to make it appear that his fighters were better than they were. Therefore, for the period 1914-18 in McCoy's career, one should (if possible) avoid newspaper decisions from wire reports.		'''Al McCoy''' had many managers during his boxing career, including A.I. Rudolph. T. Brennan, Jack Daugherty (until 1914, Dan Morgan (1914-18), and Leo Flynn (1919). Morgan, who was McCoy's manager during his best years, was well known to often call in to the wire services and give false results of fights in which his men appeared. Of course his aim was to make it appear that his fighters were better than they were. Therefore, for the period 1914-18 in McCoy's career, one should (if possible) avoid newspaper decisions from wire reports.

Ric: brother of Babe; mother = Anna Rudolph

2011-02-12T21:38:41Z

brother of Babe; mother = Anna Rudolph

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:38, 12 February 2011
Line 17:		Line 17:

	== Factoids ==		== Factoids ==
	*The April 24, 1914 ~~TACOMA DAILY NEWS~~ reported that he had started boxing at age 14, and that his record was 174 bouts so far.		*Al McCoy was the brother of Los Angeles matchmaker [[Babe McCoy]]. (Their mother was Anna Rudolph, who died in Los Angeles Jan. 21, 1951, at age 86. Ja. 22 ''New York Times'')
			*The April 24, 1914 ''Tacoma Daily News'' reported that he had started boxing at age 14, and that his record was 174 bouts so far.
	*He had been born in Woodbine, NJ, the second of nine kids.		*He had been born in Woodbine, NJ, the second of nine kids.
	*The family moved to Brooklyn three years later.		*The family moved to Brooklyn three years later.

Wouter at 14:42, 2 May 2010

2010-05-02T14:42:20Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:42, 2 May 2010
Line 12:		Line 12:
	* 1911: Jack Ryan, W ko 3; Eddie Hamburg, W ko 2; Billy Shea, ND 12; Billy O'Brien, ND 6; Jack Langdon, ND 12; George Niedoff, ND 6; Spike O'Neil, ND 6.		* 1911: Jack Ryan, W ko 3; Eddie Hamburg, W ko 2; Billy Shea, ND 12; Billy O'Brien, ND 6; Jack Langdon, ND 12; George Niedoff, ND 6; Spike O'Neil, ND 6.
	* 1912: Dick Grant, W ko 3; Jack Beekman, W ko 2; Sailor Maher, W ko 3.		* 1912: Dick Grant, W ko 3; Jack Beekman, W ko 2; Sailor Maher, W ko 3.
	* 1916: Al Ross (evidently a duplication of McCoy's verified fight that same year with Hugh Ross, since Al Ross can not be identified).
	* 1918: Billy Neal, L Pts 10; Chicago Tommy Murphy, ND 10.		* 1918: Billy Neal, L Pts 10; Chicago Tommy Murphy, ND 10.

Ric at 04:09, 28 October 2006

2006-10-28T04:09:43Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 04:09, 28 October 2006
Line 3:		Line 3:

	<br clear=all>		<br clear=all>
	~~Died August 22, 1966 in Los Angeles, California.~~ McCoy had many managers during his boxing career, including A.I. Rudolph. T. Brennan, Jack Daugherty (until 1914, Dan Morgan (1914-18), and Leo Flynn (1919). Morgan, who was McCoy's manager during his best years, was well known to often call in to the wire services and give false results of fights in which his men appeared. Of course his aim was to make it appear that his fighters were better than they were. Therefore, for the period 1914-18 in McCoy's career, one should (if possible) avoid newspaper decisions from wire reports.		'''Al McCoy''' had many managers during his boxing career, including A.I. Rudolph. T. Brennan, Jack Daugherty (until 1914, Dan Morgan (1914-18), and Leo Flynn (1919). Morgan, who was McCoy's manager during his best years, was well known to often call in to the wire services and give false results of fights in which his men appeared. Of course his aim was to make it appear that his fighters were better than they were. Therefore, for the period 1914-18 in McCoy's career, one should (if possible) avoid newspaper decisions from wire reports.

	The linked record contains only verified fights. McCoy's published record does not accord with the results of research (probably containing duplications and other errors), and it would appear best to just list verified possible fights here, adding others whenever evidence justifies. Here are other fights that have appeared in his published record:		The linked record contains only verified fights. McCoy's published record does not accord with the results of research (probably containing duplications and other errors), and it would appear best to just list verified possible fights here, adding others whenever evidence justifies. Here are other fights that have appeared in his published record:
Line 23:		Line 23:
	*His father was in real estate, and also made a small fortune raising kosher chickens.		*His father was in real estate, and also made a small fortune raising kosher chickens.
	*When his father forbade Al from boxing, Al left home at age 14.		*When his father forbade Al from boxing, Al left home at age 14.
			*Died August 22, 1966 in Los Angeles, California.
	*McCoy is a member of the [[International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame]].		*McCoy is a member of the [[International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame]].

Ric: image added

2006-10-28T04:08:19Z

image added

Luckett at 18:48, 27 May 2006

2006-05-27T18:48:48Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:48, 27 May 2006
Line 21:		Line 21:
	*His father was in real estate, and also made a small fortune raising kosher chickens.		*His father was in real estate, and also made a small fortune raising kosher chickens.
	*When his father forbade Al from boxing, Al left home at age 14.		*When his father forbade Al from boxing, Al left home at age 14.
	*He also had been managed by [[Jack Dougherty]].
	*McCoy is a member of the [[International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame]].		*McCoy is a member of the [[International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame]].

Luckett at 18:45, 27 May 2006

2006-05-27T18:45:16Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:45, 27 May 2006
Line 3:		Line 3:
	Died August 22, 1966 in Los Angeles, California. McCoy had many managers during his boxing career, including A.I. Rudolph. T. Brennan, Jack Daugherty (until 1914, Dan Morgan (1914-18), and Leo Flynn (1919). Morgan, who was McCoy's manager during his best years, was well known to often call in to the wire services and give false results of fights in which his men appeared. Of course his aim was to make it appear that his fighters were better than they were. Therefore, for the period 1914-18 in McCoy's career, one should (if possible) avoid newspaper decisions from wire reports.		Died August 22, 1966 in Los Angeles, California. McCoy had many managers during his boxing career, including A.I. Rudolph. T. Brennan, Jack Daugherty (until 1914, Dan Morgan (1914-18), and Leo Flynn (1919). Morgan, who was McCoy's manager during his best years, was well known to often call in to the wire services and give false results of fights in which his men appeared. Of course his aim was to make it appear that his fighters were better than they were. Therefore, for the period 1914-18 in McCoy's career, one should (if possible) avoid newspaper decisions from wire reports.

	The linked record contains only verified fights. McCoy's published record does not accord with the results of research (probably containing duplications and other errors), and it would appear best to just list verified possible fights here, adding others whenever evidence justifies. Here are other fights that have ~~been shown~~ in his published record:		The linked record contains only verified fights. McCoy's published record does not accord with the results of research (probably containing duplications and other errors), and it would appear best to just list verified possible fights here, adding others whenever evidence justifies. Here are other fights that have appeared in his published record:

	1908: Unknown, W ko 2.		1908: Unknown, W ko 2.

← Older revision		Revision as of 08:16, 15 March 2012
Line 1:		Line 1:
	[[file:McCoy.Al.jpg\|left\|250px\|Al McCoy]]		[[file:McCoy.Al.jpg\|left\|250px\|Al McCoy]]
	<boxer>010530</boxer>		<boxer>010530</boxer>
	[[:Image:Al McCoy.4568.jpg\|Photo #2]]		([[:Image:Al McCoy.4568.jpg\|Photo 2]] - [[:Image:Al_McCoy_and_Charley_Goldman_ca._1910-1915.jpg\|Photo 3]])
	~~<br clear=all>~~
	'''Al McCoy''' had many managers during his boxing career, including A.I. Rudolph. T. Brennan, Jack Daugherty (until 1914, Dan Morgan (1914-18), and Leo Flynn (1919). Morgan, who was McCoy's manager during his best years, was well known to often call in to the wire services and give false results of fights in which his men appeared. Of course his aim was to make it appear that his fighters were better than they were. Therefore, for the period 1914-18 in McCoy's career, one should (if possible) avoid newspaper decisions from wire reports.		'''Al McCoy''' had many managers during his boxing career, including A.I. Rudolph. T. Brennan, Jack Daugherty (until 1914), Dan Morgan (1914-18) and Leo Flynn (1919). Morgan, who was McCoy's manager during his best years, was well known to often call in to the wire services and give false results of fights in which his men appeared. Of course his aim was to make it appear that his fighters were better than they were. Therefore, for the period 1914-18 in McCoy's career, one should (if possible) avoid newspaper decisions from wire reports.

			McCoy was trained by [[Charley Goldman]], who would later go on to train undefeated world heavyweight champion [[Rocky Marciano]].

	The linked record contains only verified fights. McCoy's published record does not accord with the results of research (probably containing duplications and other errors), and it would appear best to just list verified possible fights here, adding others whenever evidence justifies. Here are other fights that have appeared in his published record:		The linked record contains only verified fights. McCoy's published record does not accord with the results of research (probably containing duplications and other errors), and it would appear best to just list verified possible fights here, adding others whenever evidence justifies. Here are other fights that have appeared in his published record:

	* 1908: Unknown, W ko 2.		1908: Unknown, W ko 2.
	* 1909: Dave Seide, W ko 6; Willie Scott, ND 4; Mickey Flynn, ND 6.		1909: Dave Seide, W ko 6; Willie Scott, ND 4; Mickey Flynn, ND 6.
	* 1910: Tommy Riley, ND 6; Arthur Cote, ND 6.		1910: Tommy Riley, ND 6; Arthur Cote, ND 6.
	* 1911: Jack Ryan, W ko 3; Eddie Hamburg, W ko 2; Billy Shea, ND 12; Billy O'Brien, ND 6; Jack Langdon, ND 12; George Niedoff, ND 6; Spike O'Neil, ND 6.		1911: Jack Ryan, W ko 3; Eddie Hamburg, W ko 2; Billy Shea, ND 12; Billy O'Brien, ND 6; Jack Langdon, ND 12; George Niedoff, ND 6; Spike O'Neil, ND 6.
	* 1912: Dick Grant, W ko 3; Jack Beekman, W ko 2; Sailor Maher, W ko 3.		1912: Dick Grant, W ko 3; Jack Beekman, W ko 2; Sailor Maher, W ko 3.
	* 1918: Billy Neal, L Pts 10; Chicago Tommy Murphy, ND 10.		1918: Billy Neal, L Pts 10; Chicago Tommy Murphy, ND 10.

	A number of fights often attributed to Al McCoy actually belong to Al Thiel (New Al McCoy), whose record may be consulted for comparison. The fights of Al McCoy and Al Thiel have been verified as much as possible, to keep their fights separate.		A number of fights often attributed to Al McCoy actually belong to Al Thiel (New Al McCoy), whose record may be consulted for comparison. The fights of Al McCoy and Al Thiel have been verified as much as possible, to keep their fights separate.

	== Factoids ==		== Factoids ==
	*Al McCoy was the brother of Los Angeles matchmaker [[Babe McCoy]]. (Their mother was Anna Rudolph, who died in Los Angeles Jan. 21, 1951, at age 86. Ja. 22 ''New York Times'')		* McCoy was the brother of Los Angeles matchmaker [[Babe McCoy]]. (Their mother was Anna Rudolph, who died in Los Angeles Jan. 21, 1951, at age 86. Ja. 22 ''New York Times'')
	*The April ~~24,~~ 1914 ''Tacoma Daily News'' reported that he had started boxing at age 14, and that his record was 174 bouts so far.		* The 24 April 1914 ''Tacoma Daily News'' reported that McCoy had started boxing at age 14 and that his record was 174 bouts so far.
	*He ~~had been~~ born in Woodbine, NJ, the second of nine kids.		* He was born in Woodbine, NJ, the second of nine kids.
	*The family moved to Brooklyn three years later.		* The family moved to Brooklyn three years later.
	*His father was in real estate, and also made a small fortune raising kosher chickens.		* His father was in real estate, and also made a small fortune raising kosher chickens.
	*When his father forbade Al from boxing, Al left home at age 14.		* When his father forbade him from boxing, Al left home at age 14.
	*Died August ~~22,~~ 1966 in Los Angeles, California.		* Died 22 August 1966 in Los Angeles, California.
	*McCoy is a member of the [[International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame]].		* McCoy is a member of the [[International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame]].

	[[Category:World Middleweight Champions\|McCoy, Al]]		[[Category:World Middleweight Champions\|McCoy, Al]]

← Older revision		Revision as of 04:08, 28 October 2006
Line 1:		Line 1:
			[[file:McCoy.Al.jpg\|left\|250px\|Al McCoy]]
	<boxer>010530</boxer>		<boxer>010530</boxer>

			<br clear=all>
	Died August 22, 1966 in Los Angeles, California. McCoy had many managers during his boxing career, including A.I. Rudolph. T. Brennan, Jack Daugherty (until 1914, Dan Morgan (1914-18), and Leo Flynn (1919). Morgan, who was McCoy's manager during his best years, was well known to often call in to the wire services and give false results of fights in which his men appeared. Of course his aim was to make it appear that his fighters were better than they were. Therefore, for the period 1914-18 in McCoy's career, one should (if possible) avoid newspaper decisions from wire reports.		Died August 22, 1966 in Los Angeles, California. McCoy had many managers during his boxing career, including A.I. Rudolph. T. Brennan, Jack Daugherty (until 1914, Dan Morgan (1914-18), and Leo Flynn (1919). Morgan, who was McCoy's manager during his best years, was well known to often call in to the wire services and give false results of fights in which his men appeared. Of course his aim was to make it appear that his fighters were better than they were. Therefore, for the period 1914-18 in McCoy's career, one should (if possible) avoid newspaper decisions from wire reports.

	The linked record contains only verified fights. McCoy's published record does not accord with the results of research (probably containing duplications and other errors), and it would appear best to just list verified possible fights here, adding others whenever evidence justifies. Here are other fights that have appeared in his published record:		The linked record contains only verified fights. McCoy's published record does not accord with the results of research (probably containing duplications and other errors), and it would appear best to just list verified possible fights here, adding others whenever evidence justifies. Here are other fights that have appeared in his published record:

	1908: Unknown, W ko 2.		* 1908: Unknown, W ko 2.
	1909: Dave Seide, W ko 6; Willie Scott, ND 4; Mickey Flynn, ND 6.		* 1909: Dave Seide, W ko 6; Willie Scott, ND 4; Mickey Flynn, ND 6.
	1910: Tommy Riley, ND 6; Arthur Cote, ND 6.		* 1910: Tommy Riley, ND 6; Arthur Cote, ND 6.
	1911: Jack Ryan, W ko 3; Eddie Hamburg, W ko 2; Billy Shea, ND 12; Billy O'Brien, ND 6; Jack Langdon, ND 12; George Niedoff, ND 6; Spike O'Neil, ND 6.		* 1911: Jack Ryan, W ko 3; Eddie Hamburg, W ko 2; Billy Shea, ND 12; Billy O'Brien, ND 6; Jack Langdon, ND 12; George Niedoff, ND 6; Spike O'Neil, ND 6.
	1912: Dick Grant, W ko 3; Jack Beekman, W ko 2; Sailor Maher, W ko 3.		* 1912: Dick Grant, W ko 3; Jack Beekman, W ko 2; Sailor Maher, W ko 3.
	1916: Al Ross (evidently a duplication of McCoy's verified fight that same year with Hugh Ross, since Al Ross can not be identified).		* 1916: Al Ross (evidently a duplication of McCoy's verified fight that same year with Hugh Ross, since Al Ross can not be identified).
	1918; Billy Neal, L Pts 10; Chicago Tommy Murphy, ND 10.		* 1918: Billy Neal, L Pts 10; Chicago Tommy Murphy, ND 10.

	A number of fights often attributed to Al McCoy actually belong to Al Thiel (New Al McCoy), whose record may be consulted for comparison. The fights of Al McCoy and Al Thiel have been verified as much as possible, to keep their fights separate.		A number of fights often attributed to Al McCoy actually belong to Al Thiel (New Al McCoy), whose record may be consulted for comparison. The fights of Al McCoy and Al Thiel have been verified as much as possible, to keep their fights separate.